Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Stout
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What is a Stout?
Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Murphy's Irish Stout
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Murphy's Irish Stout
◎ Appearance
Deep black color with excellent clarity and a dense, creamy tan head that persists impressively. Fine carbonation creates a smooth, cascading visual presentation characteristic of traditional Irish stouts. The head retention demonstrates excellent collar lacing.
◌ Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose with prominent coffee and dark chocolate notes. Subtle grain sweetness and a gentle toasted cereal character emerge beneath, with minimal hop presence. The aroma is inviting and approachable without aggressive roast harshness.
◐ Taste
Smooth entry with creamy mouthfeel and balanced sweetness that distinguishes this from its more austere competitors. Mid-palate reveals coffee and chocolate flavors with a medium body and clean grain backbone. The bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, never overwhelming the malt sweetness.
◑ Finish
Gentle, dry finish with clean aftertaste and minimal roast bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate. The finish is crisp and refreshing, encouraging another sip without any harsh drying sensation.
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